Uninvited Guests

Songtalk
"As anyone who has been lucky enough to hear one of her recent sold out shows in L.A., Debra Davis is a great singer who also writes finely detailed, inspirational songs. There's many fine narrative songs here, stories of characters who come alive with a genuine sense of real life...the musicianship is first-rate...the purity of fine songs and strong impassioned singing...especially on the tribute to non-trendiness from which all songwriters could learn a lesson, "I Don't Wanna Be That Cool."

Product Description:
"Uninvited Guests" establishes Debra Davis as a quality Singer/Songwriter. It has had success at "Americana" radio. Her music is very accessible to a broad audience and fits right in with the popular Lillith Fair sound perfect for pop radio.

Uninvited Guests

Tracks:

Fairytale
Ogre Hunters / Fairytale Deathcamp
Donkey Meets Shrek
Eating Alone
Uninvited Guests
March of Farquuad
The Perfect King
Welcome to Duloc
Tournament Speech
What Kind of Quest
Dragon! / Fiona Awakens
One of A Kind Knight
Saving Donkey's Ass
Escape from the Dragon
Helmet Hair
Delivery Boy Shrek / Making Camp
Friends Journey to Duloc
Starry Night
Singing Princess
Better Out Than In / Sunflower / I'll Tell Him
Merry Men
Fiona Kicks Ass
Fiona's Secret
Why Wait To Be Wed / You Thought Wrong
Ride the Dragon
I Object
Transformation / The End

Customer Reviews:

Over all great score........2006-10-23

I've been a fan of Harry Gregson-Williams for quite some time (and to a lesser extent, John Powell). Gregson-Williams is known for working with Hans Zimmer (they worked together on the soundtrack for The Rock) and he is also known in the video gaming community for his work on the Metal Gear Solid franchise (his take on the theme, not originally composed by him, is absolutely breathtaking in both the second and third games).

So it was no shock to me that I absolutely adore his work on the Shrek franchise. I can't say much here that hasn't been said by other reviewers, but I will say that the strongest work on the soundtrack involves the more serious, epic pieces (of which there are far too few).

Stand out tracks, for me, are "Fairytale", "Escape the Dragon", "Ride the Dragon", "I Object", and "Transformation/End".

The action theme of the film is used perfectly throughout the film, but it shows up far too rarely on the disc. I'm not sure if it's actually present less, or if it was a less-is-more kind of thing when it did play in the film. Regardless, it's a beautiful composition (though it does remind me of the "hero" theme from Deep Blue Sea).

You can feel Gregson-Williams' influence on "Escape the Dragon", as there are similar pulsing electric beats that are reminiscent, to me, of his arrangement of the Metal Gear Solid 2 main theme (which to this day remains one of my favorite pieces of soundtrack music ever - it's exciting, it's patriotic, it's epic. What more does one need?)

There's also some beautiful solo guitar work on this score that's a bit reminiscent of Trevor Rabin, but excellent regardless. My only gripe is that the disc feels a bit short in running length, but I think that's because a portion of the soundtrack was dedicated to pop and rock tracks, which show up on the second album.

If you're a fan of Gregson-Williams, Powell, or just film music in general, I strongly recommend picking this disc up. It'll make you sad and it'll get your blood racing.

Completely surprising.......2006-05-24

Harry Gregson-Williams is a fairly new composer, but despite that, he is beyond comparison. (Except for John Williams and Howard Shore and Hans Zimmer). This is supposed to be an animated film, where music doesn't matter AS much. But this composer goes beyond all expectations, putting forth all his best efforts, bringing out the best in Shrek. You can hear some links from this CD to the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Harry's later work. Even by listening to the samples you can tell this music is hard to beat. I don't think Shrek would have won Best Animated Film if Gregson-Williams had not composed the music. BUY THIS CD!!!

Best animated film music ever!.......2004-03-19

Although the other reviewers are right in that there isnt a lot of music on this disc, a little over 40 minutes, it's worth the price just for the first and 25th tracks. There are so many awe inspiring tracks on this cd it's impossible to pass up. The disc opens up with a very serious and magical theme on the strings and oboe. This theme is the same one that the princess sings in her fatal duet with the bird, that track is on here too. Also, there's the memorable Welcome to Duloc theme with the child choir. Also, the fight with Robin Hood theme with some riverdance in it is on this disc. The best theme on the disc is first introduced in the escape from the dragon track, with a funky beat behind it. It's presented in it's full orchestra and choral glory in the Ride the Dragon track which is guaranteed to give you goose bumps. All in all this is a very wide ranging score with some of the most light-hearted/goofy music ever along with some of the most inspired and passionate heroic music. I can't recommend this soundtrack enough. The music of Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell added so much to Shrek, making it the best animated film I've ever seen.

I'm so glad to have it!.......2003-01-12

I'm so glad I got this score. Such a humorous film like Shrek doesn't sound like it would have so much beautiful music, but this score proves it does. The music is absolutely stunning, sometimes powerful, sometimes scary, sometimes sad and sometimes just beautiful. There are a few recurring themes, but they are great themes and sound nice in every song. Although most of the soundtrack is pretty serious, there are a few funny songs placed in, which only add to it's greatness. If, while watching Shrek, you happened to notice some of the nice themes like I did, then I suggest getting this score. It really is a great CD and I'm happy to have this part of my collection.

didn't get enough time???.......2002-12-21

This is the third score that Harry Gregson Williams and John Powell composed together and after buying "Antz" and "Chicken Run" I had high expectations. Unfortunately this score is by far not as good as their previous ones. Still good though, but especially less comfortable to listen to. Most songs are just too short. By the time the theme had captured you the song is over. Strongest part of this album is the humor Powell and Williams have used. Some endings of songs are quite "unusual", like "farquaad's speech" and "merry men", which can crack me up if I'm in a funny mood. Strongest tracks on the album are "escape from the dragon" and "fairytale". The rest of the album kinda sounds as if the composers didn't get enough time to compose the music, so they just put the pieces they already had behind each other. Too bad, because this is a duo that has a lot to offer and hopefully they will soon again, with less, but much longer tracks.

Average customer rating:

Great lyrics
Sing Along
It is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW! Smooth real Woman sound.
Inspirational lyrics combined with beautiful music

Uninvited Guests
Debra Davis
Manufacturer: Fma Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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This Old Man
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I Don't Wanna Be That Cool
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Love Is Never Wrong
What's A Girl To Do
Love's A Funny Thing
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Album Description

"Uninvited Guests" establishes Debra Davis as a quality Singer/Songwriter. It has had success at "Americana" radio. Her music is very accessible to a broad audience and fits right in with the popular Lillith Fair sound perfect for pop radio.

Customer Reviews:

Great lyrics.......2000-05-17

I heard Debra Davis perform live recently and, as far as this CD goes, I wanted to say that the title track, "Uninvited Guests" is one of the most insightful, beautiful songs that I've heard. Enjoy!

Sing Along.......1999-12-05

This CD is the twangier of the two, but it is definitely a good one. It is the type that you will be singing along to after about two rounds through. Kids love it too. I have had it for a few years now and I'm still not sick of it. I definitely reccomend this CD to any folk/rock fans out there.

It is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......1999-05-28

Debi, We think your CD sounds GREAT!!! The quality is super and your voice is like an angle. IT WAS GREAT!!!

WOW! Smooth real Woman sound........1999-05-23

I heard the Debra Davis Band at EAT'M in Las Vegas; what pros! Despite the sound problems she was right there with her songs. It was obvious these were her songs, her sounds. If I had a hat I'd take it off for the really hot drummer/bass player combo solo, Right On!

Inspirational lyrics combined with beautiful music.......1999-03-16

Debra Davis will be on the top of the charts very soon I am sure. This is one of the best CDs I have heard. The combination of her voice and the stories she tells is breath-taking and will speak to your soul. Wonderful!!!

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